Hiking in La Rosière: Mountains in Their Purest Form
Our trails wind through forests, alpine meadows, and high peaks, always bathed in sunlight, with some of the most breathtaking Alpine views as your backdrop.
Whether you’re after a gentle stroll, a family outing, or a real challenge, there’s a trail waiting for you. Come along, we’ll show you the way.
Green Trails: accessible to all
Perfect for a relaxed walk or a first taste of the mountains.
- Plan de l’Arc Trail
Start: Tourist Office
Elevation gain: +46 m
Duration: 1h (round trip)
A peaceful forest walk leading to the Plan de l’Arc leisure area.
- Le Vaz Trail
Start: Le Châtelard
Elevation gain: +60 m
Duration: 40 min (round trip)
Ideal for a picnic or a relaxing break by the water.
- Golf Trail (not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers)
Start: Résidence Les Marmottons
Elevation gain: +100 m
Duration: 20 min
A short forest walk leading to La Rosière’s iconic 9-hole golf course facing Mont Pourri.
Blue Trails: between discovery and pleasure
Longer yet accessible routes, perfect for exploring.
- Blueberry Trail
Start: Manessier ski lift
Elevation gain: +368 m
Duration: 2h (loop)
Enjoy shaded woodland and beautiful afternoon light over the Haute Tarentaise valley.
- Zittieux Trail
Start: Clarines ski lift
Elevation gain: +453 m
Duration: 1h20 (one way)
A balcony trail towards Roc Noir, overlooking the Tarentaise valley and the Petit Saint-Bernard Pass.
- Hay Meadows Trail
Start: In front of Lodge Héméra
Elevation gain: +367 m
Duration: 2h10 (loop)
Wander through vast flower-filled meadows above Le Châtelard.
- Schoolchildren’s Trail
Start: Montvalezan
Elevation gain: +414 m
Duration: 2h40 (loop)
Once used by children from the 30 hamlets of the commune.
- Military Trail
Start: Roches Noires chairlift (top)
Elevation gain: +128 m
Duration: 2h30 (loop)
From the lift summit to the historic Redoute Ruinée fort at 2,399 m.
- Woodcutters’ Trail
Start: Le Châtelard
Elevation gain: +315 m
Duration: 1h40 (loop)
A steeper forest path transitioning from deciduous to conifer woods.
- Alpine Pastures Trail
Start: Plan de l’Arc
Elevation gain: +378 m
Duration: 2h30 (loop)
Through high-altitude meadows and traditional alpine chalets.
- Squirrel Trail
Start: Snow front
Elevation gain: +100 m
Duration: 1h30 (round trip)
Explore the Malgovert forest along the Isère river.
- Séez Hamlets Route
Start: Séez Tourist Office
Elevation gain: +200 m
Duration: 1h30
A charming route through traditional hamlets, including a deer park.
- Boëdets Balcony Trail
Start: Saint-Germain hamlet
Elevation gain: +383 m
Duration: 2h (round trip)
A scenic balcony trail with panoramic valley views.
- Lake Without Bottom Loop
Start: Petit Saint-Bernard Hospice
Elevation gain: +303 m
Duration: 2h30 (loop)
Discover a beautiful high-altitude lake.
- Along the Border Trail
Start: Petit Saint-Bernard Hospice
Elevation gain: +183 m
Duration: 2h15
A historical walk across this legendary pass with stunning views.
- Memory Trail
Start: Petit Saint-Bernard Hospice
Elevation gain: +85 m
Duration: 1h
A place shaped by centuries of pilgrims, traders and armies.
Red Trails: for those seeking a challenge
Here, you gain altitude. The landscapes grow wilder, and the effort pays off.
- Embrasures Ridge Trail
Start: Col des Embrasures
Elevation gain: +80 m
Duration: 30 min
A panoramic ridge walk.
- Shepherds’ Trail
Start: Plan de l’Arc
Elevation gain: +488 m
Duration: 2h50 (loop)
A scenic circuit overlooking the Combe des Moulins.
- Bec Rouge (2515 m)
Start: Le Châtelard
Elevation gain: +1042 m
Duration: 5h (round trip)
One of the valley’s most stunning viewpoints.
- Hunters’ Trail
Start: Le Châtelard
Elevation gain: +1130 m
Duration: 5h10 (loop)
A varied and wild high-altitude route, with access to Return Lake.
- Return Lake Trail
Start: Plan de l’Arc
Elevation gain: +739 m
Duration: 4h30 (round trip)
A peaceful alpine lake in a raw natural setting.
- Louie Blanche Loop (via Return Lake)
Start: Plan de l’Arc
Elevation gain: +1013 m
Duration: 5h30 (loop)
A beautiful high-altitude circuit linking several lakes.
- Roman Road
Start: Petit Saint-Bernard Pass
Elevation gain: +800 m
Duration: 6h (round trip)
Follow the ancient route once linking Vienne to Milan.
- Comtesse Cécile Trail
Start: Parking opposite Camping du Reclus
Elevation gain: +435 m
Duration: 2h30 (round trip)
Through the protected Bochères forest.
- Lancebranlette Summit (steep, for experienced hikers only)
Start: Petit Saint-Bernard Hospice
Elevation gain: +783 m
Duration: 4h (round trip)
The highest peak in the Séez area, with exceptional views.
- Hermine Trail
Start: Les Écudets parking
Elevation gain: +500 m
Duration: 3h
A shaded forest route.
- Cross-Border Trail
Start: Saint-Germain village
Elevation gain: +925 m
Duration: 5h (one way)
From Séez to La Thuile via historic routes.
Black Trail: for expert hikers
- Mont Valaisan
Start: Plan de l’Arc
Elevation gain: +1069 m
Duration: 5h40 (round trip)
A demanding climb to the Italian border with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.
For children
Because the mountains are even better when explored through play:
- The Little Hikers
An interactive adventure where children follow marked trails, complete fun challenges, and collect badges along the way. Equipped with their kit (including a bandana from the Tourist Office), they explore nature while learning and having fun.
- The Fort Treasure
Start: Roches Noires chairlift (top)
Elevation gain: +205 m
Duration: 2h30–3h (round trip)
A treasure hunt combining puzzles and history around the Redoute fort.
Every trail tells a story
In La Rosière, every path is an invitation:
to explore, to slow down, to feel something real.
You come here to hike… and you leave with so much more.
So, ready to take the first step ?
La Rosière enjoys generous sunshine and offers varied landscapes, combining unspoiled nature, historical heritage, and exceptional alpine panoramas.
La Rosière offers a wide variety of routes suitable for all levels and preferences.
You’ll find short and easy walks, perfect for a relaxing stroll or a family outing, as well as longer routes for those who want to explore the mountains at their own pace.
For more experienced hikers, some trails provide a real challenge, with elevation gain, high-altitude sections, and spectacular panoramic views as a reward.
Whether you’re looking to unwind, discover new landscapes, or push your limits, there’s a hike for everyone.
Absolutely. La Rosière offers easy trails as well as activities specially designed for children, such as Les P’tits Randonneurs or Le Trésor du Fort, which turn hiking into an adventure game.
Yes, of course. The trails are clearly marked and organized by difficulty level to make navigation easier and ensure hikers’ safety.